Double bad Napoli news as Galatasaray drop Lang and Chelsea sell Guiu
Napoli is facing significant transfer challenges due to financial restrictions, having missed out on two key targets. Chelsea sold Marc Guiu to RB Leipzig, and Noa Lang, who had a poor loan spell at Galatasaray, is no longer wanted there, leaving Atalanta as Napoli's last option to offload him.
Why it matters
These transfer setbacks could severely impact Napoli's ability to strengthen its squad and manage its finances, potentially affecting its competitiveness in upcoming football seasons.
Napoli received a double whammy of bad news today, as Chelsea agreed the sale of Marc Guiu to RB Leipzig, while Noa Lang is off the Galatasaray table, so hope rests with Atalanta.
The Partenopei are under transfer restrictions this summer to keep the books in check, so need to sell any player before they can bring in new signings.
UDINE, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Noa Lang of Napoli controls the ball during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
Among those on the way out is Lang, who flopped badly following his €25m move from PSV Eindhoven last summer.
He clashed with coach Antonio Conte and was loaned out to Galatasaray, but failed to make much of an impact there either.
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